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Unit 7 Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.
Section B (2a-2e)
人教版九年级（全）
Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, we will be able to:
1. get detailed information about different opinions of Liu Yu and
his parents;
2. express our own opinions and reasons about the conflict between
Liu Yu and his parents with target languages;
3. think about how to balance hobbies and studies and make right
decisions for ourselves.
Free Talk
Are you allowed to make your own decisions at home
What kinds of decisions
I can decide...
what food to eat
what clothes to buy
what hobbies to take up
what place to go to for a family trip
What is the one decision you want to make most now
Do you think you might be allowed to make this decision Why
stop taking after-school classes
play the new computer game
stick to dreams that parents disagree with
It seems that parents won’t allow children to make important decisions that have to do with their future. So what will you do if your parents share different opinions about your future or don’t support your dream
Think and Share
Pre-reading
Look at the picture and title. Take a guess.
1. What may be the boy’s dream
He may want to become a professional runner.
2. What do you think the passage is mainly about, according to the title
Maybe the boy wants to be allowed to make his own decisions about his future, but his parents disagree with him.
While-reading
Read the passage quickly and get the main idea.
A. Teenagers’ points(观点) about hobbies and schoolwork.
B. Liu Yu’s Parents don't want him to be a professional runner.
C. Liu Yu’s and his parents’ different points about his hobby and schoolwork.
Put forward an argument
(提出论点)
Give an example of Liu Yu and state the different opinions of each side.
Parents’opinions
Parents’opinions
Liu Yu’s opinions
Liu Yu’s opinions
So it’s an argumentation.
(议论文)
Read the Para.1 carefully and fill in the blanks.
Many teenagers have hobbies. But sometimes these can get in the way of their schoolwork, and parents might worry about their success at school. Teenagers often think they should be allowed to practice their hobbies as much as they want. Do you agree
Para. 1
Opinions about hobbies
Parents
They worry about hobbies may ___________________ children’s _________ at school.
Teenagers
They should be allowed to practice their hobbies as ________ as they want.
get in the way of
success
much
Para. 2
Read the Para. 2 carefully and complete the chart.
Liu Yu, a fifteen-year-old boy from Shandong,is a running star. He is on his school team and has always wanted to be a professional runner when he grows up. However, his parents won't allow him to train so much. “Of course we want to see him achieve his dreams,” says Mr. Liu. “And we know how much he loves running. My wife and I have supported every one of his races.We have nothing against running. But we think our son needs to think about other possible jobs. He's getting older now, so he needs to think about what will happen if he doesn't end up as a professional runner.”
Name
Age
From
Hobby
Dream job
Problem
fifteen years old
Shandong
running
be a professional runner
His parents won’t allow him to train so much.
Liu Yu
Parents’ opinion How do they persuade Liu Yu
Show their understanding
1._____________________________________
2._____________________________________
3._____________________________________
4._____________________________________
Show their reasons/worries
1._____________________________________
2.______________________________________________
________________________________
Don’t train so much.
want to see him achieve his dreams
know how much he loves running
have supported every one of his races
have nothing against running
He needs to think about other possible jobs.
What if he doesn’t end up as a professional runner
Para. 3
Liu Yu doesn't really agree. “Well, I think I should be allowed to decide for myself,” he says. “My parents have always taught me how important it is to work hard at school and enter university. I understand this, but I'm serious about running. It's the only thing I've ever wanted to do.”
Read the Para. 3 carefully and complete the chart.
Liu Yu’ opinion Reasons
1. ___________________________
__________________________
2.___________________________
3._____________________________________________________________
Disagree.
He should be allowed to decide for himself.
He is serious about running.
It’s the only thing he’s ever wanted to do.
Para. 4
His parents believe that Liu Yu should study hard in the evenings so they don't allow him to practice running at night. “Maybe he thinks it's too strict or unfair,” says Mrs. Liu. “But we think we're doing the right thing. He needs to spend more time on his homework because it is difficult to become a professional sports star.”
Read the Para. 4 carefully and complete the chart.
Parents’ opinion Reasons
1._________ it may be too strict or fair, we think we’re doing the right thing.
2.It’s difficult to become a professional runner _______he needs to spend more time ________his homework.
Don’t train at night.
Although
so
on
But Liu Yu still disagrees. “I know my parents care about me. They always talk about what will happen if I don't succeed. But I will! I'm a quick runner! I think I should be allowed to make this choice myself. Only then will I have a chance to achieve my dream.”
Para. 5
Read the Para. 5 carefully and complete the chart.
Liu Yu’ s opinion Reasons
1._______________________________
2.________________________________________________________________
3._______________________________________________________________
Disagree
He is a quick runner.
He should be allowed to make this choice himself.
Only then will he have a chance to achieve his dream.
Now answer the following questions without looking at the passage.
1. What is Liu Yu’s hobby
His hobby is running.
2. What does Liu Yu want to be when he grows up
He wants to be a professional runner.
3. Why do Liu Yu’s parents not allow Liu Yu to practice his hobby
at night
Because Liu Yu’s parents believe that he should study hard in the evenings.
4. Do you think Liu Yu should be allowed to practice his hobby as
much as he wants Why or why not
Suggested answers:
Yes, he has the potential to be a running star./ No, his parents know best. His dream may not be realistic and he may regret it in the future if he does not study hard now.
After-reading
Look in the passage for the words in bold. Then use them to complete sentences of your own.
1. My parents worry about _____________________________.
2. My parents have always taught me how important it is to ___________________________________________________.
3. I am serious about _________________________________.
4. I think it is unfair ____________________________________.
my school results
be honest in all situations
my part-time jobs
that I’m not allowed to hang out with friends
5. I have always wanted to be ________________________.
6. My parents have nothing against ______________________.
7. I need to think about what will happen if
________________________________________________.
8. I need to spend more time on _______________________.
a pilot
makeup
I don’t get a place in the university of my choice
practicing the piano
Do you think Liu Yu should be allowed to make his own decisions about his future Share your reasons.
If you are Liu Yu, what can you do to persuade parents to allow you to pursue your dream
Group Discussion
No matter which way we choose to take, there will be always risks of failing. What’s the most important is we should try our best and be responsible for it once we make the decision!
Watch the video about Raj’s problem and answer the following questions.
1. What’s Raj’s dream job
2. What do Raj’s parents want him to be Why
3. What does Raj do to do with the problem What do you think of it Can you figure out a better way to help him deal with the problem
Supplementary Material
Most of us may be confused about future. We don’ t know how to choose our major or career path. The following three videos may help us.
Project
After learning the materials above, have you ever changed your opinions about Liu Yu’s problem. Write a letter to give him some advice or support.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dear Liu Yu,
I’m sorry to hear about your problem. I can
totally understand your feeling. I think ...
Homework
Liu Yu called his cousin Mark for advice. To his surprise, he found Mark was in a similar situation.
Mark: What's up, Liu
Liu: I had an argument with my parents and I think you may be
able to help.
Mark: I just want to say the same thing to you! My parents are
pretty angry with me.
Liu: What have you done
Mark: I'm changing my major (专业)to music.
Liu: Whoa! Are you sure you want to do that
Mark: I'm serious about music! Music has been my interest since I
Read the passage and complete the table.
was little! Do you remember how I liked singing
karaoke when we were young I even wrote my songs
and you said you loved them!
Liu: I got it. But I think it is not easy to find a job with a
music degree(学位). And have you talked about this
with your parents before I don't think it's a good
idea to make such a big decision without a second thought.
Mark: You sound just like my parents now!
Liu: Haha. You helped me stand in my parents’ shoes.
Mark: I know it's a big decision and it will be expensive to change
the major. And I have made my research. I can borrow some
money from the bank to cover the tuition (费用).
Liu: Loans Don't go there! How will you pay that back if you can't
find a job Besides, who will run your family's dentist's office if
you become a musician
Mark: I don't want to waste my life working at a job I don't like!
Liu: Have you thought of minoring(辅修)in business Then you can
have a backup plan when your music career doesn't work out!
Mark: That's a great idea! By the way, let's talk about your problem!
Liu: I think you have already helped me!
Mark’s problem Mark had _______ _______with his parents because he wasn’t allowed to change his major to Music.
Mark’s opinion Mark is ________ ___________music and he doesn't want to waste his life working at a job he doesn't like.
Mark’s __________ Mark can borrow some money from the bank to ________ the cost.
Mark’s parents’ opinion Mark can __________find a job with a music degree.
Liu’s advice Mark may think of minoring in___________.
THANK YOU!

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